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50k

  • 28-07-2012 3:18pm
    #1
    johnnyd01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭


    Whats a good time for 50k road ride. i have been doing 25k in about 65 mins, i feel i can take maybe 10 minutes off that. but im doing my first 50k cycle tomorrow and want a target to aim for.


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  • #2
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    I would aim for 1hr 40mins for 50km.


  • #3
    johnnyd01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭johnnyd01


    at what level would u say that time for


  • #4
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    johnnyd01 wrote: »
    at what level would u say that time for
    44 year old man, 8kg road bike, 2 years cycling (7500km) leisure cyclist but I cycle with a few Tri heads maybe once a month.


  • #5
    C3PO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭C3PO


    Depends completely on the terrain and also the wind! I do a regular 50km spin with just over 800mts of climbing that I average between 25-27 km/hr depending on wind and how I'm feeling. On the other hand 28-29 km/hr is comfortably achievable on a fairly flat route.


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